Cobra Starship "Hot Mess"

The band most famous for the song "Bring It" from the cult sensation Snakes on a Plane is back. With the Gossip Girl herself, Leighton Meester, in tow, they seem poised to make the jump into music fans' collective consciousness.

All told, this album isn't far removed from their previous work. With one big exception -- their lead single, "Good Girls Go Bad" featuring the aforementioned Meester. It is immediately danceable and has a sing-a-long chorus that everyone can get into. It may even sound familiar to some. Like an old friend. Maybe a little similar to last year's big hit "Let It Rock"? That's right, this song was co-written by Kevin Rudolf. So there's the formula, folks. Cult hit + Pete Wentz + dance beat + fun-to-shout lyrics + hot, young actress = Top 40. Go out and create your own!

Must hear: Good Girls Go Bad

(Release Date: 8/11/09)